B. H. Smithson

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Arkansas
Party
Whig Party
On the ballot
1852
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Smithson12,414
Opponents15,442
1
Elections run

B. H. Smithson, a Whig politician from Arkansas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1852 governor election in Arkansas to Elias Nelson Conway, receiving 12,414 votes (44.56%).

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How many votes has B. H. Smithson received?

B. H. Smithson has received 12,414 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

B. H. Smithson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1852GovernorArkansasLost12,41444.56%Elias Nelson Conway
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.